---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote: > . Hi Terry ,Stephen, Gerg OK, so I finally get the one "g" at the end of my name but now you crossed the letters in between the G's :) > > The one thing that Stepen did not emphasize is the importance of > getting the back of the panel very,VERY flat so there are no voids > under your rib joints that would compromise the glue surface. > The sanding idea you have is fine . It is amazing how much > flattening that can be accomplished with a variety of sanding devices. > > Even with finely tuned up low angle plane it is still possible to > get some very ugly tearout. I'm guessing Stephen has more time in on > that one than I do. I'm wondering how he mitigates that. > By the way I experiemented with surfacing some long pieces of > spruce(5 to6ft.) > last night. It ain't so easy. I glued 3 pieces together and got one > perfect joint and one with some very small voids. I'm guessing I could > get it set up with more sophistication if I chose. If you wish I'll > share the rudimentary details later. > So tell me again why is it that you and Greg are so determined to > spend thousands of dollars in time and money to make one or two > soundboards when you can order a couple premade panels for 1k and > before you learn and refine the REST of the process? There is so much > to juggle. > Have toys ..... must play!!!! Seriously though, I'm not figuring at stopping at one or 2 and it just seems like too much money tied up in shipping time and again for each board I desire to do. Just seems illogical to me. All the board manufacturers are doing is edge gluing spruce. I figure i can do that and save a ton of money in the long run. Since I have to attach bridges and ribs anyway, making a board is not that much more. > Don't get me wrong I've explored and been intrigued by the panel > making thing too and came to the conclusion that for me it's more > expedient and cost effective to order premade panels at least at this > time. > Best > Maybe you're closer and shipping isn't that much for you. I read a post where you said your last order was 10 boards (I think). If your really sure that you'll use them that's really great for you. The things I contemplate buying are for any type of woodwork I may have to do. I still plan on constructing all kitchen and bathroom cabinets for my house (and I use that term loosely) and much of the furniture I will have in it. I'm NOT sure I'll have that many more soundboards to do. I hope I will but that seems so up in the air until I gain the experience I need. Anyway, That's my story and I'm stickin to it. Greg -- Greg Newell mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/99/3d/4f/73/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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